Redemption Song

Redemption Song recounts the story of slavery; Bob Marley sings about faith, self-preservation, hope, and freedom in his depiction of the Afro-Jamaican emancipation from slavery. In the opening lines of Redemption Song, the prevalence of “i-talk” is quickly established. Lines 1 through 4 proclaim these words, “Old pirates yes they rob I, Sold I to the merchant ships. Minutes after they took I, From the bottom less pit” . The notion of oneness as one Afro-Jamaican nation is evident in these lines. The “I” had to the endure the turmoil of being abducted from their homeland, and being sold off to bidding nations. Marley from the onset of this song crafts the aura that all those listening to this song are a product of those same individuals that were once taken from their homes and placed into “strange lands”. After Marley establishes the dynamic between “I” and “strange lands” he continues Redemption Song by adding “holy” aspects to his song. Scattered throughout Redemption Song, Marley sings about many Biblical principles, “But my hand was made strong, By the hand of the Almighty…How long shall they kill our prophets…We've got to fulfill the book” . The traditional definition of “holy” is satisfied by the utilization of these lines in Marley’s song. The “Almighty”, “prophets” and “the book” all signify the impact God has on the lives of both the Afro-Jamaicans of generations ago but also on the 20th century Afro-Jamaicans…

Ever Salmeron Alberto Professor Bobby Jones English 1302 25 March 2018 Rhetorical Analysis of “I Have a Dream” Martin Luther King, Jr in his speech “I Have a Dream” furthers his purpose of call justice, liberty, and equality for all people in America, he did an excellent job as leader inspiring people by effectively employing Logos, Ethos, and Pathos in his speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. One technique that Luther King, Jr furthers his purpose is through his use of Logos. Near…

In “Song of Soloman”, Morrison tells a remarkable story reflecting the absence of a father figure in African American homes. Instead of looking at the absence of the black man in a blackm family, she depicts this men not as traitors or deserters, but as strong, exploratory spirits providing a solid foundation for their children, even if his absence affects them. Morrison introduces the imagery of flight, using this to capture a vast foreshadowing to the family’s changing aspects of “Song of…

Julien Berry Theme: Jealousy in A Separate Peace Song: Jealousy by Natalie Merchant Thesis Statement: People are often ruled by their emotions and can let those emotions impact their actions; for better or for worse. Jealousy is one such emotion that can cloud judgement and effect behavior. Jealousy is a central theme in the book A Separate Peace written by John Knowles, and drives the actions and behaviors of the characters within the novel. The book is about two friends, Gene and Finny, and…

In each of his poems, Sherman Alexie discusses the topics of transgressing boundaries and finding redemption. However, not all of his poems discuss the topics the same way. In the poems "How to Write the Great American Indian Novel," "Crow Testament," and "On the Amtrak from Boston to New York City," redemption may be difficult, but it is possible. In the poem "Evolution" redemption is not possible because of the way white people have treated Indians throughout the years. The poem "How to…

“Lift up yourself from mental slavery none but ourselves can free our minds”. Bob Marley Bob Marley’s redemption song is emphatically a protest against discrimination. He used his music to bring to the forefront the oppression of the people of African descent. Burke (2014) explained, “Marley advocated freedom for all people and in “Redemption Song,” Marley sang “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery/ none but ourselves can free our minds.” Marley called upon the individual to rid him or…

AP Language & Composition: Song Rhetorical Analysis The song “Not Afraid” by legendary rapper,Eminem, shows the transformation of a troubled soul and also relays a positive message. From the powerful melody to the meaningful lyrics, Eminem and others involved created a sense of togetherness with an audience that has also experienced the ups and downs life has to offer. At the start of the song, Eminem talks over the chorus as if he was reflecting on his life;which in turn creates a…

One of the more neglected parts of the Bible is the Song of Songs (also called the Song of Solomon). Although it is easily found, right in the middle of the Bible, it is a book that is rarely read and hardly known; usually it is known to Muslims through just one verse, which we will come to later. Such neglect does not befit any of God's word, because as it says elsewhere in the Bible: “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in…

claims that the Song of Song is a marker and by product of ancient biblical communal and theological identity with core values that upholds sexual purity and emphasizes the essentiality of desire within covenant love relationship. This paper suggests that Song is an anthology of love songs that emerged from the oral tradition; revised and refined over a period of centuries from 10th to 4th century B.C.E through a medium technology analogous to the shared internet; and edited and recasted in its…

The Song of Songs, additionally referred to as the Song of Solomon, is predominantly known for its direct contrast to other sections located within the Old Testament. Its name ‘Song of Songs’ strongly implies that it is the most substantial of songs. When compared to separate portions placed in the Old Testament, differences such as the Song of Songs’ lack of vengeance, its use of poetic devices, and its enigmatic references to God is enhanced and highly emphasized. Although violence and…